Ingkantuhin (en. Enchanted being)

iŋ.kantʊ.hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A being from mythology or folklore that has magical characteristics.

It is said that the ingkantuhin guards the forests.

Sinasabing ang mga ingkantuhin ay nagbabantay sa mga gubat.

A being that exhibits powers that humans cannot comprehend.

Many people fear the ingkantuhin due to stories about their powers.

Maraming tao ang natatakot sa ingkantuhin dahil sa mga kwento tungkol sa kanilang kapangyarihan.

Indigenous Filipino

charm of the enchanted

Contains magic that captivates.

pang-akit ng ingkantuhin

enchanted spirit

A type of ingkantuhin often described as a beautiful being with magical powers.

engkanto

nature spirit

A spirit or being from mythology commonly associated with nature and goodness.

diwata

to be envious

The beauty of his new car makes him so happy to be envious!

Ang ganda ng bago niyang kotse, ang saya niya maging ingkantuhin!

to be gossiped about

When you're the topic of conversation, it's like people are gossiping about you.

Kapag ikaw ang pinag-uusapan, parang ini-ingkantuhin ang mga tao.

to want to know/overstep

Who doesn't want to be envious? We all want to know!

Sino bang ayaw maging ingkantuhin? Lahat tayo gustong mang-alam!